Position : Project Support Specialist 3
Location : Birmingham AL 35243
Travel : Up to 50% (as required)
Duration : 10 Months
Client : Southern Company
Position Summary
The Project Support Specialist plays a critical role in supporting project teams to ensure efficient execution and timely delivery of power generation and power delivery projects. This role works closely with project managers engineers vendors and internal stakeholders to coordinate project activities manage documentation track budgets and support overall project performance.
The ideal candidate is highly organized detail-oriented and capable of working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Documentation & Project Coordination
- Maintain accurate project documentation including schedules meeting minutes action item logs and progress reports
- Coordinate project meetings track action items and follow up on deadlines
- Prepare and provide timely customer and stakeholder updates
- Manage document control processes including :
- Uploading project intake forms and proposal documentation
- Maintaining organized project files and records
- Support project file consolidation and closeout activities
- Assist in the development of project proposals and obtain deliverable estimates from vendors
Resource Management
Support resource allocation activities to ensure appropriate staffing for project tasksMonitor resource availability and assist in resolving scheduling conflictsRisk Management
Assist in identifying project risks and assessing potential impactsSupport development of risk mitigation strategies in coordination with the Project ManagerTrack risk items and ensure mitigation actions are documented and executedCommunication & Stakeholder Engagement
Facilitate effective communication among project teams customers and external vendorsParticipate in project update meetings with customers and vendors as requiredEnsure stakeholders are informed of project changes milestones and issuesQuality Assurance
Review project deliverables for quality accuracy and adherence to established standardsIdentify discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions in a timely mannerBudget & Financial Support
Assist in tracking project expenses and maintaining budget recordsProcess and approve invoices in accordance with project controlsCapture accruals and support financial reportingEnsure compliance with financial and project governance requirementsPhysical Requirements
Role may require ladder and stairway use at power generation or delivery sitesAbility to climb and access elevated or hard-to-reach locations as requiredQualifications
Education
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Project Management or a related fieldExperience
Preferred : 10 years of prior experience in project coordination or project support rolesExperience supporting Power Generation or Power Delivery projects is a strong plusSkills & Competencies
Excellent organizational and time-management skillsAbility to work at a high pace while managing large workloadsStrong attention to detailEffective written and verbal communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office applications : Word Excel SharePoint PDF toolsExperience with project management tools : Microsoft Project Microsoft Lists OneNoteAbility to multitask prioritize and adapt in a dynamic project environmentKey Skills
Children Activity,Access Control,Human Resources Administration,Government,Actuary,Hydraulics
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1